The Toronto Maple Leafs have come to be defined by their exceptional young talent. Boasting the likes of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Mitch Marner, Kasperi Kapanen, and Travis Dermott, the Leafs’ youth movement is in full swing and, fortunately, shows no signs of slowing down. And while the vast majority of Toronto’s exceptional young players […]

It’s hard to believe that Tyler Bozak has been a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs for nine seasons. In a little under than a decade, Bozak has transitioned from a raw college talent into a capable two-way centre at the NHL-level. Consistent, competitive, and a natural leader, Bozak’s value to Toronto is incredibly extensive […]

The 2018 NHL Draft is shaping up to be one of the deepest and most skilled in recent history. With lethal forwards, sturdy defencemen, and impenetrable goaltenders all available, each and every NHL franchise will own the opportunity to drastically improve their respective organization in the blink of an eye come Jun. 22-23. As we […]

Jarome Iginla has done it all, and it appears as though he may not be done. Four months after undergoing hip surgery, Iginla has begun to skate with the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League. Although he doesn’t own a contract with the team, the Bruins have granted Iginla special permission to grace the […]

When the Nashville Predators stepped to the United Centre’s stage to announce their first-round choice in the 2017 NHL Draft, the organization must have been overwhelmed by the possibilities before them. Despite holding the 30th selection overall, the Predators were fortunate to find themselves within an incredibly deep draft class, and one which offered elite […]

The Florida Panthers are, without a doubt, one of the National Hockey League’s most perplexing teams. Despite adding quality young prospects and new players on an annual basis, the Panthers have consistently struggled to gain ground within a weak Atlantic Division. Compounding this issue is the raging rollercoaster which is Florida’s hockey operations department, as […]

The last time the Rimouski Oceanic held the first overall selection in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League Entry Draft, they used the choice to nab a young phenom by the name of Sidney Crosby. As we all know very well, Crosby has since become a superstar in the NHL and arguably one of the […]

To say that the Toronto Maple Leafs have received excellent goaltending throughout the 2017-18 NHL season thus far would be a massive understatement. Led by Frederik Andersen, the Leafs have boasted a brick wall in goal on a nightly basis, as he and backup Curtis McElhinney have combined to stifle the league’s toughest competition with […]

A bevy of the Canadian Hockey League’s best NHL draft-eligible talent took to the ice in Guelph, Ontario on Thursday evening, and what a game it was. Offence was the name of the game for the participants of the 2018 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, as both Team Cherry and Team Orr graced the ice with […]

Excitement revolving the 2018 NHL All-Star Game continues to grow, and more fuel was added to the fire on Jan. 10, 2018 when the league released the official rosters for each respective division. As is the case every year, each team will be represented by a wealth of skill, as the NHL has come to […]

The annual NHL Entry Draft is a shot in the dark. Nothing more, nothing less. Yes, those chosen in the first-round of the event are unequivocally expected to be more successful and productive than their fellow draftees, however, such does not always occur. In fact, each and every draft class is home to a number […]

There is a reason why Ty Rattie was chosen by the St. Louis Blues in the second round of the 2011 NHL Draft. A tremendously talented winger who is as lethal as he is consistent, Rattie boasts an elite skill-set which he has displayed with remarkable frequency at the professional level. However, despite these clearly […]

Despite a sizzling start to their 2017-18 NHL season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have fallen back to Earth. After notching six wins in their first seven contests, it appeared as though the Leafs were destined for a campaign defined by nothing other than success. However, as the month of October came to a close and […]

This article was originally written in December, 2014. As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do what ever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off ice training and preparation, many players throughout NHL history have adopted strange, often disturbing superstitions in order to ensure their on ice success. […]